Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Billal

Name: Popularity of the name Billal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Billal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#3,661 (1993)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2016

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#3661

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Billal

Billal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 17 Billals were born — ranking #3,661 that year. As of 2026, Billal ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Billals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Billal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Billal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bll
Bilal
Billa
Billing
Hilal
Belang
Pilule
Bella
Bela
Belial
Bulbul
Bellah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Billal

What does the name Billal mean?

Billal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Billal in 2026?

In 2026, Billal ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Billal most popular?

Billal reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,661 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Billal most popular?

Billal has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Billal.

Is Billal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Billal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Billal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Billal include Corneilus, Nickoles, Riki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Billal

Billal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Billal's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,661. Use the chart and map above to compare Billal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.